ECE Teacher-in-Training (BestStart Mosgiel)
BestStart Mosgiel – Respect Grows Here!
Are you in your first or second year of ECE study and passionate about supporting children’s learning? BestStart Mosgiel is looking for a Teacher in Training to join our caring and close-knit team.
We’re a centre with a strong sense of place, a well-established team, and deep roots in our local community. Our tamariki explore through regular excursions, community connections, and a rich cultural narrative featuring Matamata the Taniwha and the Taieri Plains. With “Respect Grows Here” at the heart of our philosophy, we nurture tamariki as taonga (treasures) and foster a strong sense of belonging for both children and whānau.
Our beautiful, expansive outdoor area is central to our learning. tamariki thrive through hands-on, sensory play that connects them to Papatūānuku. Daily routines like gardening and caring for our environment encourage tamariki to become kaitiaki (guardians), while tuakana/teina relationships strengthen respect and manaakitanga.
About the Role
This permanent role is 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, working with our over 2’s in the Makamaka Room.
The space is filled with opportunities for exploration, a large sandpit, bike track, climbing challenges, and mature trees that inspire discovery and outdoor adventures. With a blend of ECE and primary-trained teachers, our team provides meaningful early literacy and numeracy experiences tailored to each child’s stage of development.
Why Join BestStart?
We’re proud to have opted into full pay parity and provide a wide range of benefits, including:
- Paid study support for Year 2 & 3 Teachers-in-Training*
- $2000 refer-a-qualified-teacher bonus*
- Access to Whare Ako (our online learning platform) and tailored PLD opportunities
- Multiple career pathways with wraparound support for your growth
- Subsidised health insurance*, free flu vaccinations, EAP counselling, and wellbeing programmes
- Sick leave available from your very first day
What We’re Looking For
- Enrolment in a Level 7 ECE Bachelor programme
- Passion for child-led, play-based learning
- Strong knowledge of Te Whāriki and ECE regulations
- Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi in practice
- A love for teaching, teamwork, and making a difference every day
How to Apply: Click Apply Now to join a well-established team where respect, connection, and the joy of teaching are at the heart of everything we do. We can’t wait to welcome you to BestStart Mosgiel!
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